2012 looks set to be a thrilling summer for all kinds of sporting events, whether it is the Olympic Games or the hopes and dreams of an entire nation in the Euro 2012 football tournament, there will be plenty to keep you occupied! This is also going to be another exciting season for horse racing events. With so much coming up in 2012, you can be sure to not miss out on any of the action when you have a bet on racing with Bet Victor.
The Best Traditional Events of the Summer
The summer months are the busiest time of year in the horse racing calendar, with plenty of exciting races to choose from, and you can have a bet on racing with Bet Victor and see if you can beat the odds! Early June sees the kick-off of the main racing season with the Epsom Derby, followed at the end of the month by Royal Ascot, near Windsor. Ascot is famed for its patronage by the Royal Family, so eagle-eyed enthusiasts may even catch a glimpse of the Queen!
The weekend of 12th July sees the July Meeting at Newmarket, while the end of July and beginning of August is when Glorious Goodwood takes place just outside Chichester in West Sussex.
The Ebor Meeting at York rounds out the Bank Holiday weekend at the end of August, bringing to an end a thrilling summer of horse racing events.
Winter Blues
Don’t worry about the winter weather – you can still find great races such as the International Meeting at Cheltenham on 14th-15th December as well as the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day at Kempton. The season properly gets into gear again in mid-March with the Cheltenham Festival being the unofficial start of the summer races.
So you see there’s plenty of exciting horse racing to keep you occupied all year round. Whether you enjoy the flamboyant hats on display at Ascot or the rural charm of the Goodwood race track, you can make the most of the races when you have a bet on racing with Bet Victor.